Well, I had just ordered two 1L packages of XTOL for use with PanF+ and HP5+ as a journey to using these combos for the next year. The first XTOL screw up was my fault. After inhaling a bit of the Part A powder (a very small, airborne dusting), I immediately went to wash my hands and rinse my mouth and nostrils and to get some fresh air, leaving the powder to cake up in the graduate. I was unable to dissolve the remainder of Part A so rather than take the risk, I dumped it (for recycling).(posted 8272 days ago)The second 1L package the Part A had the consistency of flexible maple sugar candy. I guess I was one of the unlucky ones that got a leftover from the shelves of a supplier. The code C40014 is stamped at the bottom of the plastic package if that means anything to any of you. The upshot is, even if you can get a 1L package of the stuff, avoid it at all costs.
So, now I'm looking for a new developer combo. I had thought about ID-11+ since it's well-known and easily obtainable but are there any others that anybody might recommend? Perhaps it's just time to suck it up and go the PMK route. I just worry that I can only get the stuff in large amounts and I will never use enough before it goes bad. Oh well, I'll figure it out. But avoid the 1L packages of XTOL!